Ottawa Entrepreneur has Winning Combination: Sports + Social = DropInSports.ca
OTTAWA, Sept. 16, 2013 /CNW/ - Technology and human interaction: More and more people are using social media to connect than ever before. The interesting thing is that although these technologies are designed to increase communication, they are resulting in reducing face to face interaction with people. Going to bars or joining a dating site to meet single people are not everyone's preferred choice. As a result, we see sites offering meet-up groups emerging which are attempting to bring back that human interaction. DropInSports.ca is designed to accomplish that goal as well by creating an environment where being the newcomer is expected and accepted - as everyone was the newcomer at some point. Furthermore, since the teams are different every week, there is no exclusive group that forms allowing for more of an all-inclusive community. While social media is used with DropInSports.ca, it is used as an information hub - as a means to promote human interaction and not replace it.
Ottawa entrepreneur, Christiano Ferraro has created an exciting new venue for adults who love to play sports and connect with others who share the same interest.
DropInSports.ca is perfect for those who want to play a team sport such as dodgeball or volleyball at a reasonable cost, but don't want the typical structured commitment of joining a conventional team. You pick the time that is convenient for you - it's play and pay as you go or get a season's pass. It's also a great way to meet new people and develop new friendships both during and after the game.
Christiano explains, "The key is to set the precedent on the social experience before, during and after the game. This encourages participants, both new and existing, to socialize as a community - rather than pairing off with only people that they know and doing their own thing."
Everyone starts by dropping in for the first time and new faces are expected to be there on any given day - this puts all participants on an equal playing field.
Teams are decided by an on-site facilitator who splits the teams based on skill level and deliberately randomizes who plays together week to week which encourages more interaction with different people.
After the game, team members can kick back at the local pub where they are treated to reserved seating areas and special discounts pre-arranged by DropInSports.ca for a perfect evening of fun in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere.
DropInSports.ca has three convenient locations across the city, depending on the game - Ottawa East, West and South. Visit the website for game times and locations.
The online registration process ensures that no one will be turned away because of overbooking and there is a "Vote for Sports" page where members can vote to implement additional sports such as Badminton, Basketball and Floor Hockey. It takes 30 votes to implement the desired sport. By the summer of 2014, Christiano expects to offer soccer, ultimate, touch football and possibly beach volleyball.
As Christiano sums it up: "We are here to provide an environment for adults to enjoy the sports they are passionate about and connect with others that have that same passion. Our goal is to do so in the most convenient and enjoyable way possible for the participants."
Grand Opening Next Week:
Game details for opening week: (Tues Sept.17, Wed Sept.18, Fri Sept. 20)
Tuesday, September 17th | Volleyball: | 6pm to 7pm | ||
7pm to 8pm | ||||
Dodgeball: | 8pm to 9pm | |||
9pm to 10pm | ||||
Wednesday, September 18th | Volleyball: | 7pm to 8pm | ||
Dodgeball: | 8pm to 9pm | |||
9pm to 10pm | ||||
Friday, September 20th | Dodgeball: | 7pm to 8pm | ||
8pm to 9pm |
Participants may sign-up online at www.DropInSports.ca
SOURCE: DropInSports.ca
Christiano Ferraro
DropInSports.ca
Phone: 613-884-1256
Email: [email protected]
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